RECENT EPISODES

On today's show, we'll talk about the business model behind that clickbaity suggested links section you see on websites; look at Google's rejection of an antitrust complaint from the European Union; and play this week's Silicon Tally with Jackie Kashian, the podcast host of both "Dork Forest" and "The Jackie and Laurie show."

On today's show, we'll talk about a new report from ProPublica indicating that Facebook allows buyers to target their advertising toward, or exclude, certain racial groups; the expansion of a startup called Hollar, which is aiming to be the online version of your dollar store; and Google's announcement about a key vulnerability in Windows' operating system software.

On today's show, we'll talk about the expectations for Facebook's quarterly earnings report; interview writer Franklin Foer about a potential connection between Trump and Russia; and look at a company called Hello that's developed sensor-based products to improve sleeping.

On today's show, we'll talk about the presidential candidates' familiarity with tech; interview Bernard Feringa, one of this year's Nobel laureates in chemistry; and look at Giphy's reported $600 million valuation.

About the Show

Marketplace Tech®, hosted by Ben Brock Johnson, tackles the business behind the technology that’s obsessing us and changing our lives. With the listener in mind, this weekday segment examines everything from video games and robots to consumer protection and space travel.